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The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program (RBSI) is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. The program is designed to introduce aspiring political scientists to the world of doctoral study. The program is open to students interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented groups or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance.

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Renzo Olivari, James Madison University

June 27, 2016 Comments Off on Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Renzo Olivari, James Madison University

Renzo Olivari is a junior at James Madison University, graduating in May 2017. He is a double major in political science and history, with a minor in political communications. In the 2015-2016 academic year, he […]

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Maryam Sarhan, Stockton University

June 16, 2016 Comments Off on Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Maryam Sarhan, Stockton University

Maryam Sarhan is a student at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey majoring in political science with minors in international studies, and women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Maryam serves as the student trustee on the […]

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Danielle Russell, University of Connecticut

June 15, 2016 Comments Off on Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Danielle Russell, University of Connecticut

Danielle Russell is a third year student at the University of Connecticut and majors in political science. Recently, Danielle has been conducting research on black conservatives, their experiences and how they are received in the […]

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Akua Yamoah, University of South Florida

June 14, 2016 Comments Off on Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Akua Yamoah, University of South Florida

Akua Yamoah, a first generation Ghanaian American born and raised in Florida, majored in Women’s & Gender Studies and International Studies at the University of South Florida. During her time in college, she became a […]

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Heidi Obediente, University of Central Florida

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Heidi Obediente is a third year undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She obtained her associates degree a semester after finishing high school, and is now pursuing a B.A. in International and […]

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Ana Jones, North Carolina Central University

June 10, 2016 Comments Off on Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar, Ana Jones, North Carolina Central University

Ana Jones is a native of Shelby, North Carolina and is currently a junior at North Carolina Central University majoring in political science. She is an advocate for racial equality and social justice and enjoys […]

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Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar Dara Gaines, University of Arkansas

June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Meet 2016 APSA RBSI Scholar Dara Gaines, University of Arkansas

Dara Gaines is an honors junior majoring in political science at The University of Arkansas. She is the Vice-President of the Lambda Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a Silas […]

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